Air Liquide's Quarterly Revenues Rise on Improved Demand

5:52 AM MDT | April 27, 2011 | Kerri Walsh

Air Liquide’s first-quarter sales jumped 12%, to €3.5 billion ($5.1 billion) because of “strength in customer consumption.” Net income was not disclosed. The gas and services division reported sales up 11%, to €3.2 billion. Sales from developed economies rose 8%, while revenues from developing regions soared 30%, Air Liquide says. The impact of recent events in Japan, Africa, and the Middle East had a “very limited” impact on the company’s results, Air Liquide says. The large industries unit maintains its strong...